Keppel AmFELS to build LNG fueled Pasha containerships
MAY 11, 2017 — Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii today announced that it has selected the Keppel AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville, TX, a subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), to build two
Jones Act
U.S. maritime groups slam CBP U turn on Jones Act letters
MAY 11, 2017 — The Shipbuilders Council of America today joined the Offshore Marine Services Association (OMSA) and the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) in responding the announcement by U.S. Customs and Border
CBP does a U turn on Jones Act letter revocations
MAY 10, 2017 — U.S. Customs and Border Protection has withdrawn a January 18 revocation notice that was widely welcomed by the U.S. domestic marine industry as promising to restore American jobs
AMP endorses CBP Jones Act ruling reversals
APRIL 18, 2017 — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP)today submitted comments strongly in support of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s January 18, 2017 notice that proposing modifications and revocations to around
$11 million Jones Act penalty is largest ever
APRIL 5, 2017 — Furie Operating Alaska LLC has agreed to pay $10 million to satisfy a civil penalty originally assessed against it by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) for violating
$11 million Jones Act penalty is largest ever
APRIL 5, 2017 — Furie Operating Alaska LLC has agreed to pay $10 million to satisfy a civil penalty originally assessed against it by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) for violating
Clashing views on CBP Jones Act ruling revisions
APRIL 4, 2017 — On January 18, the Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) announced proposed modifications and revocations to around 30 identified rulings, as well as additional unidentified rulings, related to
VIDEO: NASSCO christens, launches eighth ECO tanker
MARCH 28, 2017 — On Saturday, March 25, General Dynamics NASSCO christened and launched the Palmetto State – the final ship in an eight-ship ECO Class tanker program to be constructed at
U.S. Shipping Corp appoints Bergeron CEO
MARCH 23, 2017- Edison, NJ, headquartered Jones Act shipping operator U.S. Shipping Corp has appointed Albert Bergeron, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Bergeron will replace Michael Ryan,
VIDEO: NASSCO sea trials third SEACOR ECO tanker
FEBRUARY 22, 2017 — On Monday, February 20, NASSCO shipbuilders took the Eco tanker Liberty to sea for the very first time for tests and trials. Designed for increased fuel efficiency and